Reactions to Google's Gemini, AI Undressing, KyberSwap Exploiter, and NFT Game Plans

OMG NEWS OF THE DAY

Google’s Gemini Demo Sparks Controversy

Google’s unveiling of its new AI model, Gemini, in a hands-on tech demo has stirred up controversy. The six-minute video showcased seamless interactions with a human operator but was later criticized for being “basically entirely fake.” Google admitted to shortening interactions for brevity, leading to accusations of misrepresentation. Some employees also expressed dissatisfaction, emphasizing the need for transparency in showcasing AI capabilities.

Read More: Google’s Gemini: The GPT-4 Challenger Aimed at Dominating AI

NEW – Google's Stock Sinks Following Reports That Some of Their Gemini AI Demo Was Faked

"So that video demo of Gemini that everyone was kind of going crazy over…It was edited, it was cut to look like it was faster and more capable than it actually is…So I've been pressing… pic.twitter.com/9f7UmdLOlA

— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) December 8, 2023

AI Undressing Trend

The use of AI for “undressing” images is on the rise, according to social media analytics company Graphika. The report reveals a 2,408% increase in synthetic non-consensual intimate images (NCII) services in 2023 compared to the previous year. This trend poses risks, including the creation of fake explicit content and potential contributions to issues like harassment, sextortion, and the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Read More: Canada’s Concerns on AI-Generated Deepfake Disinformation Campaigns

Lots of people are getting this deepfake scam ad of me… are social media platforms ready to handle the rise of AI deepfakes? This is a serious problem pic.twitter.com/llkhxswQSw

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) October 3, 2023

KyberSwap Exploiter Linked to $50M Token Movement

Blockchain security firm Cyvers detected a movement of $50 million in HAXcoin linked to the KyberSwap exploiter. The security breach is potentially related to a flaw in the Multicall function within the HXA token’s smart contract. Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has temporarily halted HXA token withdrawals and deposits, citing abnormal on-chain operations. The official website of HXAcoin is also currently inaccessible, adding uncertainty to the situation.

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Pudgy Penguins Unveil NFT Game Plans

Pudgy Penguins, known for its Ethereum NFT profile picture collection, announced the rollout of its 3D browser game, Pudgy World. The game, set to launch in alpha in 2024, allows NFT holders and plush toy owners to adopt a virtual likeness of their collectibles as 3D characters. Pudgy World will be free-to-play, offering customization options and a story-driven journey. The game plans to utilize Matter Labs’ Ethereum layer-2 scaling protocol zkSync for enhanced user privacy and new gaming experiences.

Pudgy World Alpha, powered by @zksync, releasing Q1 of 2024.

The beginning of a new era of blockchain-backed experiences, with the goal of onboarding millions, brought to you by Pudgy Penguins. pic.twitter.com/ZvCRRGSUSH

— Pudgy Penguins (@pudgypenguins) December 10, 2023

TWEETS OF THE DAY

Thanks #Clairehuang of Straits Times for the interview. https://t.co/BPM94Jgwzc

Binance is pushing ahead with being both a user-focused as well as compliance-led organisation.

While the role can be challenging, I am confident as (I) I have a top notch management and driven,…

— Richard Teng (@_RichardTeng) December 11, 2023

Looking forward to these sessions! https://t.co/r8wXcnvJ5t

— Jeff Dean (@🏡) (@JeffDean) December 11, 2023

If people know they can get fired for X, they will avoid doing X, because they don’t want to get fired.
Firing people is often more about sending a message to the remaining employees than it is really about directly changing the current situation.
(Ditto promotions, in reverse)

— Emmett Shear (@eshear) December 10, 2023

I’m thrilled to announce that #TRONNetwork has reached 200M users. To celebrate, I’ve organized a 10K $TRX airdrop.

For all the details, check out my latest post on Binance Square 👉🏻https://t.co/JUYPqMKzu3

— H.E. Justin Sun 孙宇晨 (@justinsuntron) December 11, 2023

The EU AI Act negotiations ended.
One contentious issue was the regulation of foundation models, particularly open source ones.

Kudos to the French, German, and Italian governments for not giving up on open source models.

Juicy part:
"The legislation ultimately included…

— Yann LeCun (@ylecun) December 9, 2023

Can't believe we got COME AND TAKE IT in the New York Times 😎 pic.twitter.com/Mr5FWq22Vp

— Erik Voorhees (@ErikVoorhees) December 11, 2023

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